Bradford-White Corp BNTV, BNTH SECTION General Information, Introduction, Model Identification

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SECTION 1.

General Information

WARNING

Brute Elite units must be installed in accordance with the procedures detailed in this manual, or the Bradford White warranty will be voided. The installation must conform to the requirements of the local jurisdiction having authority, and, in the United States, to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. In Canada, the installation must conform to the latest edition of CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Gas Installation Code, and/or local codes. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation of Brute Elite boilers must conform to the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Any modifications to the boiler, its gas controls, or wiring may void the warranty. If field conditions require modifications, consult the factory representative before initiating such modifications.

1.1 Introduction

This manual provides information necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of Bradford White Brute Elite appliances. Read it carefully before installation.

All application and installation procedures should be reviewed completely before proceeding with the installation. Consult the Bradford White factory, or local factory representative, with any problems or questions regarding this equipment. Experience has shown that most operating problems are caused by improper installation.

Brute Elite is protected against over pressurization. A pressure relief valve is included with each Brute Elite. Some Brute Elites may require that the PRV be installed prior to filling the system. Refer to Figures 1-7for PRV locations.

IMPORTANT: The inlet gas pressure to the appliance must not exceed 13" W.C. (3.2kPa).

All installations must be made in accordance with

1)American National Standard Z223.1/NFPA54-Latest Edition “National Fuel Gas Code” or 2) CSA B149.1 “Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code” and with the requirement of the local utility or other authorities having jurisdiction. Such applicable requirements take precedence over the general instructions contained herein.

All electrical wiring is to be done in accordance with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with: 1) The National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest Edition, or 2) CSA STD. C22.1 “Canadian Electrical Code - Part 1”. This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with these codes.

1.2 Model Identification

Consult the rating plate on the unit. The following information describes the model number structure.

(1-3)Model Series Designation

B N T = Brute Elite

(4)Usage

H = Hydronic

V = Volume Water

(5-7) Size

0 8 0 = 80,000 BTU/hr input

1 0 5 = 105,000 BTU/hr input

1 5 0 = 150,000 BTU/hr input

1 9 9 = 199,000 BTU/hr input

2 1 0 = 210,000 BTU/hr input

2 8 5 = 285,000 BTU/hr input

3 9 9 = 399,000 BTU/hr input

5 0 0 = 500,000 BTU/hr input

6 0 0 = 600,000 BTU/hr input

7 5 0 = 750,000 BTU/hr input

8 5 0 = 850,000 BTU/hr input

(8)Fuel

N = Natural Gas P = LP Gas

(9)Options Code

X = Standard Unit C = Canadian

D = Canadian CSD-1

J = CSD-1, FM, GAP, IL Code (size 500-850 only)

(10)Pump Options

N = Pump included (80-500 only)

X = No pump (285-850)

(11)Revision

2 = Second version

1 2 3

B N T

Model Nomenclature

4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

2

SERIES

B N T

USAGE

H - HYDRONIC

V - VOLUME

WATER

SIZE

MBTU/h

0 8 0

1 0 5

1 5 0

1 9 9

2 1 0

2 8 5

3 9 9

5 0 0

6 0 0

7 5 0

8 5 0

FUEL

N - NATURAL

P - PROPANE

OPTIONS CODE

X - STANDARD C - CANADIAN

D - CANADIAN,

CSD-1

J- CSD-1, FM, GAP,

IL (500-850 only)

PUMP OPTIONS

N - PUMP INCL. (80-500 only)

X - NO PUMP (285-850)

REVISION

2 - SECOND